2017 Acura TLX jump start

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 161 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 186 Climate Control System P. 198
Audio Error Messages P. 248General Information on the Audio System P. 253
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 278 Compass* P. 312
When Driving P. 322 Braking P. 400Parking Your Vehicle P. 417
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 430
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 440 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 453
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 462 Battery P. 471 Remote Transmitter Care P. 473
Cleaning P. 476 Accessories and Modifications P. 481
Engine Does Not Start P. 504 Jump Starting P. 507 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 511
Fuses P. 520 Emergency Towing P. 525 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 526
Refueling P. 528
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 533 Reporting Safety Defects P. 534
Authorized Manuals P. 539 Client Service Information P. 540
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 207
DrivingP. 315
MaintenanceP. 431
Handling the UnexpectedP. 483
InformationP. 529
IndexP. 542
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P483)
Flat Tire (P485)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P514)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P504)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P520)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P512)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P525)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON
has been selected from the customization menu.
●Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 342
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.●Appears even though the ba ttery is fully charged
- The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.
●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the ba ttery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. You can
manually apply and release, or automatically release it.
■Manual operations
Use the electric parking brake switch to apply or release the brake. Manually
releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
■To apply manually
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the re ar wheel area when you
apply or release the parki ng brake, or set the power
mode to OFF. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.
2 Jump Starting P. 507
If you pull up the electric parking brake switch while
driving, all four brakes get applied, not the parking
brake.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF* is activated.•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF*.•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF*
is activated.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while brake hold is
applied.
•When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Models with electronic gear selector
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Models with shift lever
* Not available on all models
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483
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 484
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 485
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 497
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 504
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 505
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 506
Jump Starting .................................... 507
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 511Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 512
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 514If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 514
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 515
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 515If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 516
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 517 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 518
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message.............. 519
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 520
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 524
Emergency Towing ........................... 525
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 526When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 527RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 528
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 505
uMake sure the keyless access remo te is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 161
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 471●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 520
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 322
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 155
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 117
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 524
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 525
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 507
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507Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
2. Open the battery terminal cover.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cable clips so that they do
not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.6-cylinder models
Engine Cover
Pin
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Battery
Terminal Cover
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uuJump Starting u
Handling the Unexpected
3.Connect the first jump er cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
5. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
Booster Battery
4-cylinder modelsAll models
6-cylinder models
Booster Battery
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